From Art Studio to AI Studio: How Critique and Charrette Shape Generative AI Work
The Pedagogy Behind the Studio
Drawing on centuries-old practices from art and design education—the studio structure, the critique, and the charrette—this approach reframes generative AI as a creative medium rather than a mere tool. Students work on self-directed projects, receiving feedback through structured crits that emphasize observation, inquiry, and psychological safety. The method builds discernment and a shared vocabulary, helping students test and refine ideas before building. It shifts focus from right answers to realizing each project's potential.
Feedback is perspective, not absolute truth, and students need to learn how to weigh what they hear and use it where it is relevant.